Singapore– For the first time ever, the Game Of Thrones key art was released simultaneously across the world while various territories released respective Game Of Thrones character art first in their market. In Asia, the character art of Nymeria Sand, played by Jessica Henwick, was released first and exclusively in Asia across HBO Asia’s social media platforms before anywhere else in the world. Game Of Thrones (#GameofThrones) begins its ten-episode sixth season (#GoTSeason6) in Singapore … [Read more...] about GoT releases key art
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Eutelsat in Zimbabwe Cape Town, Harare, Paris— Eutelsat Communications announced that it has sealed a three-year contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) for Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite. The capacity will be used to deliver 12 free-to-view channels to a nationwide network of 48 Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) transmitters so that Zimbabwean viewers can benefit from improved image quality and a wider choice of television programmes. HBO Star … [Read more...] about Latest Deals
Turner’s HBO plans
India- Turner International India Private Limited announced plans to relaunch HBO Hits as HBO HD. In January 2015, Turner had assumed full operational responsibility for the HBO channel in India and other South Asia markets. HBO Hits will be rebranded as HBO HD from 2016, subject to regulatory approvals. HBO Defined will no longer be available in India from 31 December 2015. Siddharth Jain, SVP and Managing Director of Turner International, South Asia, says, “With the inclusion of the HBO … [Read more...] about Turner’s HBO plans
Star inks with HBO
Tokyo, Japan- Star Channel, Inc. announced a new exclusive television content deal with HBO. The channel will be expanding its current premium movie services with both Hollywood blockbuster movies and high-profile TV series. Star Channel will be the exclusive television home of HBO titles, including the new season of Game of Thrones. Star Channel operates three channels on BS10 and will offer OTT and 4K services in the future in the Japanese market. … [Read more...] about Star inks with HBO
BANFF names HBO as 2016 Company of Distinction
Toronto- The organizers of the 37th edition of the Banff World Media Festival are thrilled to announce that successful pay-TV service HBO will be honored as its esteemed Company of Distinction at the annual event which takes place June 12-15, 2016 at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Banff, Alberta. With the designation, Banff proudly announces that Richard Plepler, Chairman and CEO of HBO, will deliver the Company of Distinction keynote. As 2016’s Company of Distinction, HBO’s … [Read more...] about BANFF names HBO as 2016 Company of Distinction
Biggest winners at the Emmy
Singapore– HBO dominates the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with 43 wins, the most of any network for the 14th year in a row. Game of Thrones swept the most awards with 12 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series. followed closely with 8 wins including Outstanding Limited Series, and Veep won 5 Emmys including Outstanding Comedy Series. Cinemax won 1 award for The Knick. HBO’s complete list of Emmy wins this year: 12 wins for Game of Thrones: Outstanding Drama Series, … [Read more...] about Biggest winners at the Emmy